how much does speech therapy cost for a child with down syndrome?
please tell me what web site you got the info from
2007-02-12 17:29:17 · 5 answers · asked by Fi 2 in Health ➔ Diseases & Conditions ➔ Other - Diseases
speech therapy for a child diagnosed with DS is nothing! if your child goes through an early intervention program or birth to 3 program offered by the state. if you have insurance your insurance will pick up some of it and the state pays the rest. if you have no insurance the state/county pays for it. I didn't get this information from a website...it is from experience. I am the mom to a little boy with DS and he has been getting physical, speech and occupational therapy since he was 1 month old and I never ever had to pay a dime. and I thank God for the help, otherwise it is 75.00 per hour.
2007-02-13 02:05:58 · answer #1 · answered by julie's_GSD_kirby 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
The cost varies on where you are in the world and the degree of impediment determines the amount of therapy required. It's like asking how long is a piece of string.
I suggest you contact your physician and get a referral with an approximate time frame and cost being part of the interview. Once you have this then ring around and take the quote you think you can afford. Remember though Cheap is not always the best Good Luck!
2007-02-13 01:34:53 · answer #2 · answered by Shelty K 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Most kiddos with down syndrome are able to attend preschool where speech, physical/occupational/play therepy is done on a daily basis. my 2 special little ones attend an MRDD school 4 1/2 days a week they go on the bus and have a great time at school. Ask your pediatrician if there is a help me grow program available for you to visit and talk to. Most are free and funded by the school district.
2007-02-13 01:37:42 · answer #3 · answered by momofspecialneeds 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
For children age birth to three contact early intervention in your area.These therapies should be free to children in that age group. After three the school system becomes responsible for your childs therapies.
If your looking a private therapy then first try your insurance then it depends on what thearpist you use. Some charges for different services range from 50-200 dollars. Again it depends on the therapist and what procedure they are doing.
2007-02-14 22:19:16 · answer #4 · answered by regan4love 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
http://www.downsyndrome.com/
2007-02-13 01:49:44 · answer #5 · answered by nochocolate 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋